Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 20, Number 26, Decatur, Adams County, 31 January 1922 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT

Number 26

Volume XX.

JEFFERSON CLUB ORGANIZED HEBE cers Are Chosen HILL hold meetings Ind Have Public Speakerstfcb; Invited for Friday, February 10th. ,♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ : CULB OFFICERS + + j President-John T. Kelly. ♦ |Vil . e president—Dr. J. W. Vizard, + » Secretary—Herman Ehinger. * j Treasurer- Mrs. Fred Heuer. ♦ t ♦ ♦ ♦ * * + + **♦* * —- 9 \ fifty earnest democrats met at toocratie headquarters in this city w night on call by County Chairman j p. Fruchte. and completed the orfakation of the Jefferson Club of Adns county, elected officers and plan,,(l for a start, which it is believed , al mean a permanent club of great nine to the people of the county and Ite party. i The constitution was adopted prohiding for regular meetings on the jrst Friday evening of each month ad stating the duties of the officers. Tic dub's purpose is not to further te cause of any candidate or set of candidates but to create interest in the party and its principles and for the enlightenment and entertainment «f the members. The dues are one War per year ,and any man or wons who affiliates with the democratic prty or desires to do so, may become i member. Public speakers will be iwareii as frequently as possible and itemembers believe that groat interBt tan be maintained. A financial ad a membership committee will be jointed by the president at the next jMeting and efforts to secure two Anand members will be made. Meetings will be held for the present hflw headquarters rooms and furtejiins will be announced from 6t‘ tn time. He next meeting will be held FriAy evening, February 10, at which te committees will be announced Bi plans made for other meetings tat and over the county. The officers named as given above «*allwell known, fighting democrats, tit president is clerk of Adams MMy and is well known in every township. He has served as represen Utive in the Indiana legislature, and lus hem actively engaged in politics Ante a boy. Dr. Vizard of Pleasant »®1» .the vice president, is an old jfcter. served several terms in the legtaure. and stands well. Herman Singer, secretary, is one of the bust Jw younger democrats of the city, and an energetic worker. Mrs frwl Heuer, treasurer, is an earnest, *ient democrat, who in the past fer or two as a member of the wo- * Ws roinmittee, has demonstrated ' r abilily - Assisted by every demo 'n the county, they will make the J) a real one during the next few tenths and a power for good. The public i s cordially invited to 1 first meeting of the new associah°u to be held Friday evening, Feb 10t11 ' an<l every one desiring t< is urged to attend. Further u'lticement later. The women are Wsted to take a part in the club’s ■ At last night’s meeting talks p? ™ ade by Mr. Kelly, J. F. Snow, F . ’’ Erwin al,<l a number of others. «n/ n r eti ' lg iS ‘ t ° be an inter esting tight"" 1 9 Change of P r <>gram each

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TRADES PROPERTY ON FARM A deal was consumnted hue Monday afternoon whereby Mr. Dun Benry traded his beautiful residence on Marshall street for a HO acre farm In Huntington county owned by J. F. Arnold. The new home acquired by Mr. Arnold in this deal Is one of the handsomest and most modern homes in the city. Possession will be given immediately, Mr. Beery having rented the Arnold bungalow on North! Second street.

BOARD WORKS ON HOSPITAL PLAN Trustees Meet With Mr. Ray at Berne Last Saturday and Monday STATE BOARD APPROVE General Outline for Hospital as Drawn by Architect Oscar Hoffman. Another meeting of the board of trustees of the Adams county hospital will be held Saturday with Ed M. Ray at the A. J. Moser company’s office in Berne and plans for the building of the hospital will be discussed. The board, through Architect Oscar Hoffman, has invited representatives of window manufacturers and manufacturers of individual icing plants to be at the meeting and the session promises to be a most interesting one. Held Two Meetings Last Saturday and again yesterday the board of trustees, composed of A. J. Smith, chairman. Frank Heiman, Mrs. Clara B. Anderson and E. M. Ray, together with Silas W. Hale ot Geneva, Architect Hoyman and ( oun ty Attorney Henry B. Helldr, met with Cr. Ray at the A. J. Moser company office and disposed of much work relative to the oulining of the plans for the hospital. The meeting was held at Berne, because Mr. Ray. one of the trustees was unable to come to Decatur, he having been injured some weeks ago in an automobile accident while on his way home from church. Last Saturday he made his first trip to the office. State Board Approves The state board of charities lias approved the general outline of plans for the building of the hospital. The plans as drawn by Mr. Hoffman provide that a story building and basement be built and that the hospital shall contain approximately forty bed rooms. Later on a more definite announcement as to the genera) plans can be given . Accept the Offers The board of trustees accepted the offers of the Pythian Sisters, the Rebeccas and Pocahontas lodges and Tri Kappa sorority to furnish a room in the hospital and it was stated that any other offers would be gladly received by the board. Bids in About Two Months It is believed that bids for the construction of the hospital mat be re ceived towards the latter part of March or the fore part of April, depending on how soon the final plans can be completed. The hospital will be built on the old fair grounds, a site having been donated to the board by the county commissioners.

POLICE COURT NEWS Romey Johns, son of Mr. and Mrs John Johns, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Marshal Reynolds, being charged with disturbing the family the complaint being filed by his father He gave a peave bond and will be triei in the mayor’s court tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. - • CANDIDATE FOR TRUSTEE Jesse A- Ray was in the city today and announced that he will be a < and. date for the nomination for trustee ot Blue Creek township, subject to the decision of the democratic primary tc be held May 2nd. He is seeing the voters now and expects later to make a vigorous campaign.. THE COURT NEWS. A suit on account was filed this morning, entitled Abraham Boegly vs. M. F. Schug. Complaint was filed and summons ordered returned February 15th. Fruchte & Litterer are attorneys for the plaintiff. In the will of Samuel D. Brown, final inventory was filed. Real estate transfers: Henry D. Raudenbush to John Thomas, in lots 1015-1020 Decatur, $125.

FOLKS, DON’T FORGET THE BAND CONCERT AT THE GYM AT 8:15 TONIGHT Benefit of the Band PROG R AM

PART ONE Characteristic, ‘ Pep’’ Amsden “Southern Melodies" Hayes Selection, “Prince Charming” King (al “Herd Girl’s Dream" Wellsley (b) LaFletirette" Labinsky Overture, “Princess of India" King "Humoresque” Dvorak Selection, “Carmon” Bizet Solo, “Cradle Song” MaeFayden (a) "I Bring You Heartease" Brans Combe (b) “Fairy Pipes" Brewer Mrs. L. A. Holthouse Piano Solo. "Fantaisie Espagnole” Paul Wachs Mrs. Carrie Haubold

READY FOR FAIR Business Matters at Reppert Offiffice Now Out of the Way-Planning for THE AUGUST EXHIBIT Stake Races, Livestock Exhibit and AH Events Will Be Very Interesting. “The decks are now cleared for the Northern Indiana fair." said Colonel Fred Reppert yesterday. Since the auction school is closed, other business matters at the Reppert office have been cleaned up, and the entire force is bending every energy toward putting on the biggest county fair ever held in Indiana. The dates arc August 1, 2. 3 and 4.. and indications are that the fair this year will be bigger and better than ever. The racing program will be one of the best to be found at any county fair in America. The purses will b. large, and met hie is the first fair hold there is no doubt but what a ven large number of horses will be here to take part in the events. The class program will also be interesting Quite a large number of horsemen are already making arrangements ti bring their horses here for the spring and summer training. The agricultural chautauqua will again be a feature, and the program will contain new surprises for those attending the big exhibit. Every effort will be made to again have a big livestock exhibit. There will be no trouble in getting a large number ot exhibitors, first because of the liberal premiums offered, and (Continued on Page Four).

TfIYLCH SCHOOL Is Basis of Dispute Which May End in Court-Rev. Morrison Quits Board BECAUSE OF VIEWS Favored Methodist University Rather Than Independ-dent-Opposed by Others. Bluffton. Ind., Jan. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Negotiations foi the transfer of The Taylor University into the hands of the Methodist church were considered at an end today by members of the committee of five ap pointed by the North Indiana conference to investigate and report condi tions of the school. This decision was reached after Rev. Rufus A. Morrison, a member of the conference, resigned his office as president of the board of trustees, and in a letter to Rev. C. II Smith of this city, who is a member of the conference investigating committee, stated that the majority of the trustees of the school were bent on making the university an independent institution, a mattbr which he opposed. Sue. ha decision as announced by some of the trustees, who are said to control affairs, caused the resignation of James M. Taylor as president of the university. President Taylor announced his resignation to the board of trustees in a meeting last Friday. Rev. Morrison, in announcing his own resignation, states that the board has decided not only to rescind the plan of reorganizing the school under Methodist control, but also proposed (Continued cn page four)

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, January 31, 1922.

Come out and boost the Decatur City Band.

WILL SPEAK AT MUNCIE County Superintendent E. S. Christen left thus morning for Muncie where he will attend a conference ot county superintendents and school inspectors of the eighth congressional district and which has been called by State Superintendent Burris. The conference has been called tor the purpose of discussing methods for the securing of greater efficiency in the rural schools. Mr. Christen is one of the speakers on the program and will address the conference on the subject of “School Attendance." BUSINESS CHANCE Wm. Blythe Purchase Grocery on St. Mary’s Street From Mrs. McConnell POSSESSION IS GIVEN Immediately—Mrs. McConnell to Retire-Will Increase Stock and Fixtures Following the taking of an invoice which was concluded yesterday afternoon, a deal was closed whereby the grocery store operated for a number of years by Mrs. Anna E. McConnell on St. Marys street was purchased by William Blythe, of this city, and immediate possession given. Mr. Blythe is a well known citizen of Decatur having resided here for the past twelve or fifteen years and for the past, five years having been employed by the Holland-St. Louis Sugar company, as one of their foremen. Arrangements are being made to extensively increase the stock and fixtures of the grocery and under Mr. Blythe’s able management the residents of this section will be assured of most efficient service in this line. The business was started a number of years ago by MrS. McConnell and an excellent patronage had been developed by her. So much time has been sequired of her lately byt> the business however, that she decided to dispose of it and retire to private life. ITS JUDGE KENYON NOW United Press Service. Washington. Jan. 31—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senator Kenyon. lowa, today became judge of the eighth federal circuit. Shortly after accepting the offer of the post from President Harding, the nomination was sent to the senate where it was confirmed immediately and unanimously. As the leader of the farm bloc Kenyon played an active part in the enactment of the following bills designed to help farmers. Packer control. Anti-grain gambling. Extension of credit facilities to farmers by the war finance corporation and other agriculture aid bills. Kenyon also supported the Russian relief measure and headed the committee which investigated the West Virginia coal mine war to settle disputes between miners and operators. He also fought the seating of Senator Newberry. Michigan, and opposed lowering of surtaxes. Kenyon is recognized as one of the outstanding progressives of the senate,

PART TWO Solo, "My (’reed” Noe] Johnson (a) "A Thought” William Hainsworth Dr. Fred Patterson Overture, “King Lear” Hazel Baritone Solo Serenade, "A Night in June" ... King Lawrence Biggs Novelette, “Hindoo Amber” Smith Finale, “Star Spangled Banner” Key

WARRANTS REAR! Jan. Distribution of County School Tax Ready for Township Trustees AMOUNT IS $13,163.78 Equalling $2,036 Per Capita Total Number of Pupils Enrolled 6,466. County Auditor Martin Jaberg announce sthat the warrants are now ready for the township trustees cov ering the January distribution of school funds. This money represents taxes collected under the head of state school tax and which is then sent into Indianapolis and re-appor-tioned to the various counties and corporations in the state in proportion to the number of school children enrolled. The amount of taxes collected in Adams county was $14.170.31. The apportionment per capi!ta amounted to $2,036. The number lof pupils nerolled in Adams county ! was 6.466 thus making an amount returned to the county of $13,164.78. The apportionment for the various < townships and incorporations are as follows: ; Union township $ 623.77 i Root township 789.2 Preble township 604.67 Kirkland township 640.74 Washington township 954.75 St. Marys township 683.17 Blue Creek township 632.25 Monroe township 1444.85 French township 649.23 Hartford township 708.63 Wabash township 956.87 Jefferson township 604.67 Berne 78(1.77 Geneva 623.77 Decaftur 3021.26 POULTRY MEETING Specialist From Purdue Wil! Discuss Feeding, Housing and the Management AT KIRKLAND SCHOOL Friday Afternoon-Will Visit Several Farms—Everyone Invited to Attend. Arrangements have been made by the county agent of a meeting next Friday afternoon at the Kirklanc township high school building wher Paul G. Riley, poultry specialist from Purdue, will be here. The meeting has been arranged for the benefit ol those interested in poultry and the various problems of housing, feeding and gerenal management will he tak on up. It is desired that all those interested be at the school building promptly at 1:30, since at that time, weather permitting, a visit will be made to several farms in the neigh borhood for the purpose of showing the advisable and inadvisable points of the various houses examined. A study will also be made of the various methods of feeding in order that, those going along may note what methods of feeding are producing the best results. In case of bad weather the meeting will be limited to a meeting at the school building on any points which may come up relative to the poultry business. The meeting will not interfere in any way with the school work since those interested in the poultry meeting wil Igather in a separate part (Continued on page four)

BROKE ARM PLAYING WITH SLED Herman Saul bine, the eighteen year old son of William Sautblne, living one mile east of Honduras, while playing in the barn yard witli a sled, fell and broke his left. arm. He was taken lo the Dr. Parrish office in Monroe where the broken arm was placed in a sling. The injury was very painful and it will be several weeks before the young man can use the arm. THE GOVERNOR TO DECIDE IT Public Utilities Commission Passes the “Buck” Up to Governor McCray SHANK IS PLANNING For a New Attack Against the State Board-Will Ask Rehearing of the Case. H alted Press Service). Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Whether telephone rates in Indianapolis shall be increased by the public service commission in the face of a gigantic "vox popull” demonstration against the utilities body rested solely with Governor McCray today. It was learned members of the commission had approved an order regarding a petition of the Indiana Bell Telephone company for higher rates and that they had sent the order down for executive approval. In this way the commission passed ’he buck to the chief executive who took the lead in defending it against the “vox popull.” If the rates are in•reased —and they probably will be — ’he commission can say its actions were approved by the governor, and possibly forestall a repetition of yesterday’s demonstration in which 12,900 people took part. Meanwhile Mayor Lew Shank, who lead the throng through the city city streets and onto the state house 'awn in protest against the authorizaion of an $18,000,000 merger of seven electric utilities, was planning a new 'ine of attack against the commission. Me instructed Taylor Groninger. corToration counsel, to prepare a petition, asking rehearing of the merger ease and if its purpose fails, he plans to carry the fight till the way through the courts. Shank communicated with mayors of several Indiana cities asking theffi to sign a petition to be presented to he governor for a special session of the legislature for the purpose of abolishing the public service commission. The mayor and his followers take the position that if the electric merger goes through it will mean higher rates 'n all the districts affected, and that higher rates would be equivalent to robbery.

FORMER DECATUR BOY Forced to Give Up Cash When Negro Entered Store and Told Hirn to “Put ’Em Up.” A soft dring parlor owned by Emmet Casso, 1709 Lafayette street, wasj held up by a lone colored man last light who, after robbing the place of i large amount of change, escaped in ‘he darkness. Up until midnight the police had made no arrests. Florian Archer, a barkeep in the place, was talking to a friend near the end of the bar when a colored man entered. Thinking he was a customer, Archer tays he stepped behind the bar and walked toward the colored stranger just as the latter produced a 44-calibre revolver. The colored man forced Archer to take the mony from the cash drawer and place it on the top of the bar. In his haste to scoop up I the money and escape the colored bandit left two dimes behind him. Archer told the police, who were sent to investigate, that the robber was about twenty-four years of age. nearly six feet tall and weighs about 135 pounds. He wore a dark brown cap and brown overcoat. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. Archer is a former Decatur boy. CANDIDATE FOR TRUSTEE Vance Mattox, well known resident of the south part of the county, announced that he was a candidate for trustee of Monroe township, on the Democratic ticket subject to the decision of the voters at the primary in May.

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CAPITAL MOURNS HER DEAD TODAY City of Washington at Half Mast as Funeral of Victims Are Being Held. |TO PROBE DISASTER Attorney General Daugherty Will Urge Investigation By All Federal Powers. (By Carl I). Groat, United Press staff corrsepondent) Washington, Jan. 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —All the powers of the federal government will be exercised to probe .the Knickerbocker theatre catastrophe, it was learned today at the department of justice. If the investigation shows faulty or cheap construction and lax building inspection methods, those responsible wm be charged with criminal negligence and relentlessly prosecuted, Attorney General Daugherty has determined. Already a coroner's jury has been impaneled and will start its inquiry within a few days. Local building inspectors have made prelinminary tests. The prevailing opinion of engineers such as Col. Charles Keller, district commissioner, is that the weight of the snow on the roof could not have caused the roof to cave in with deadily effect, if there had not been some i fundamental defect in construction. Meanwhile, the senate today was expected to adopt a resolution of Senator Capper, Kansas, which calls for an inquiry by the senate district committee particularly into reports that a ring of profiteering constructors in league with local building inspectors has been putting up cheap and dangerous buildings here. The demand for a complete investigation is most insistent over the stunned and saddened city which today is burying ten of the dead. Meanwhile the work of rating the re- , maining walls of the theatre has started. The work is progressing slowly because of the danger bf a collapse which would bury workmen. The hospitals had no new death cases over night. Their last was Miss Mary Forsyth, who died in Garfield hospital late yesterday of her injuries. The city was at half mast today in token of a mourning which touched all. Scarcely any one but knew one or more of the victims. Churches prepared for memorial services; Georgetown University sadi dened by deaths among its number, was planning too. for such ceremonies. South American diplomats attend|ed service for Mme. Virginia Feraud, ! sister of the Guatemalan minister, Rianchi, held this forenoon from the Guatemalan legation and St. Paul's Catholic church, after which the body was sent to Ventura. Cal. Hearses careened through great snow drifts in various parts of the city, for the capital was still bound down by the great storm which was in a measure responsible for the tragedy. __e —— ERECT FOURTEEN BUILDINGS Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 31 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Bids for fourteen new buildings of the Indiana Village for Epileptics at New Castle were received here today.. This was the announcement made by Herbert Foltz, architect. These buildings, Foltz said, will be constructed in the female group of the village. This will entail the expenditure of approximately $500,000 and bring to completin')) of greatest need of the institution; that of caring for the women patients. The institution has been trying lor several years to make these improvements. The war came on, making the building costs too high to be met by the appropriation by the legislature. An increase of the appropriation has been obtained for this work and it is now hoped that work may be starte dearly in the spring. . • IN THE MAYOR’S COURT Complaint, on the part of the father, John Johns, that his son Romey, Johns had repeatedly made threats ot violence against members of the family, and fearing that an attempt, would be made to carry out these threats, resulted in the bringing of young Johns before Mayor DeVoss yesterday afternoon for the purpose of placing him under a peace bond. Johns decided to contest the proceedings and the case was set’ for trial on Wednesday afternoon at t"/o o’clock.